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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 495.42 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 495.42 and 211.68 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 495.42 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/495.42 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 495.42 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 104,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,870.51/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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